Chapter 3 - Enough is Enough

Sabrina's POV

Library

I've been trying to reach the Architectural Design book that I'll be needing in one of my subjects but I can't seem to get it. I tried to find something that I could step on to reach it but failed. I almost got a heart attacked when suddenly someone spoke.

"Is this what you want to get?"

I automatically turned around. He's very close to me. He literally towered me because he's like 6 feet tall or something. I quickly averted my gaze and responded to him with a nod. It took him no effort to pick up the book.

"You can always ask help, you know," he said without taking his eyes off me.

I couldn't help but look at his face. His thick perfectly shaped eyebrows matched his sharp nose and hazel eyes. He's handsome alright but I quickly dismissed my thoughts. I should not praise this guy.

I noticed him leaving with the book still in his hands.

"Hey, that's mine!" I chased after him and tried getting the book he was holding.

"I got it so I will use it first, dwarf! And besides, nobody owns this book. This is indeed a public property", he confidently said and tried to walk away from me but I was able to grab his arm.

"Dwarf??" I protested and can't help but raised my voice." Just so you know, I'm 5'3, it's just that---

"Quiet please!" the librarian said and gave us a warning look.

"See? Be quiet." The smiling devil said and acted as if his mouth was being zipped. "If you want we can share this book. I'm not that heartless and one more thing, can you let go of my arm? Looks like you're already enjoying it."

"You're so full of yourself" I scowled and let go of his arm. I'm so fed up with his games. Feeling hopeless to get the book back, I turned my back on him.

"That's not the way out Dwarf!" he teased me which made my blood boil.

"Shut up" I'm so pissed right now. I can't imagine someone could make me feel so annoyed just like how I feel right now.

"I said QUIET!!!" our librarian reprimanded us again. Feeling defeated, I walked away and did not bother looking back at him.

I went to the far corner of the library, wanting not to see him. Now, how can I make my assignment? I just picked up some random book and pretended to read while thinking about the embarrassment that Smiling Devil had caused since I transferred here to this school. I can also imagine the humiliation that I can get later with my Professor if I do not have an assignment. Should I just skip class? Urrgh! What are you thinking Sabrina!!

I bowed down my head and tears started to fall on my cheeks. I am not a crybaby. I don't easily cry over something as shallow as this but this guy is just too much.

"Is Calculus that hard to make you cry?" said the familiar voice that I'm beginning to hate. I quickly wiped my tears before lifting my head and looked at him. Smiling Devil is seriously looking at me like he was sorry, but I know him very well, perhaps he's plotting another game of his. I rolled my eyes at him and pretended I didn't hear anything he said. I closed the book and found out that it's really Calculus. Why is this Calculus anyway? I was about to return the book he suddenly spoke.

"Here", and then handed me the Architectural Design book that we are arguing about earlier. "I have my notes inserted. You might need it as your reference," he uttered without looking and then left me dumbfounded. Did some spirit possess him and now he's being a good classmate? Still doubtful, I open the book and found notes about our assignment. So, he's not joking when he said that. I continued checking his notes when one note caught my attention.

I tried to suppress my smile but I find him so corny.

'I can always make you SMILE. - your cute smiling devil'

Duh? What is he thinking?! That arrogant man!!

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I'm on my way to my next class when I noticed a commotion in the hallway. I got curious but as I was approaching, suddenly I felt dizzy. I decided to just sit on the nearby bench while I massaged my temple. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

I continued massaging my temple when I felt someone is watching me. I slowly open my eyes and found Smiling Devil staring directly at me. What is he doing here again? Why is he always here whenever I'm around. Doesn't he have a class?

"Need help? Can't still get over with calculus?" he teased and sat next to me "I noticed you here when I stop the students from fighting"

I let out a loud sigh and ignored him.

"Do you want to go to the clinic?" he worriedly said and look at me intently.

"Stop staring at me." I glared at him just to hide the uneasiness that I felt.

"What's wrong with staring at you? Are you really okay?"

"Of course I'm okay," I said and grab a biscuit in my bag. Mom always makes sure that I have food in my bag just in case I skip meals just like today. I was busy doing my assignment that I forgot to eat my lunch.

"So that's the thing that makes you well huh? Food!" he started teasing me that made me frowned.

I continued eating my biscuit and completely ignored him.

"Are you feeling better now?" he asked after he sees me drinking my water.

"Yeah. I got to go" I said and stood up.

"Wait. You don't look fine." and without a warning, he grabs my bag and walked in a different direction.

"Give me my bag. Where are you taking it?" I shouted and ran after him. I'm beginning to lose my patience.

"To the clinic. I'll have your bag checked" he sarcastically told me.

"Stop playing games with me. I still have a class to attend to." I tried to snatch back my bag from him but he's just too strong.

"Don't worry. The clinic will issue a slip to excuse you in your class, if necessary. Besides, it's just a minor subject!" he casually assured me as if he had it planned out and continued walking.

"Huh? How did you know that it's just my minor subject?" I curiously asked him which took him by surprise.

"Are you a stalker? That maybe explains why you're always around wherever I am" I accusingly said and wasn't able to hide the smile that I'm suppressing.

"Are you forgetting that you're talking to your college GOVERNOR?" he uttered without looking at me.

"So what? If you're the Governor, automatically you know everything?" I teased him. He nodded and smiled at me as if agreeing to what I said. This guy is impossible. I followed him, my bag is still in his hands, despite assuring him that I'll go with him but he still refused to hand me my bag.

"How far is the clinic?!"I complained. I have only been in this school for a few days so I do not know the ins and outs of it. I didn't hear any response from him.

We entered a building and went down to the basement.

"What kind of clinic do you have in this school? Why is it located in the basement?" I asked him and started doubting him. The lights in the basement are quite dim. What really creeps me out was the deafening silence and there seemed to be no people out here.

"Let's not go to the clinic. I'm okay now."

But he continued walking and pretended like he didn't hear me. We stopped in front of a big and stainless door. I looked around and had goosebumps just by looking at the dark end of the hallway. It's like anytime some supernatural creatures could appear and would scare the hell out of me. I was startled upon hearing the rattling sounds of keys. I turned to Red who silently chose a specific key before carefully inserting it into the keyhole.

"Hey, why do you have the keys to the clinic? Shouldn't there be a nurse or doctor inside?"

I really have a bad feeling about this especially when I saw his signature smile. Before I could react, he already opens the door and was greeted by the darkness of the whole room.

"What is this?" I said trembling. "This is not a clinic! What are you planning?" I was about to run away when he suddenly pulled me inside.

"I wanted to show you something" he whispered. I could feel him standing behind me, based on his gentle breathing on my nape. I pushed him away and shouted words that I could never imagine I could utter. My eyes are still adjusting to the darkness in the room when he suddenly turned on the lights.

I felt like I'm having a heart attack. I was shaking at what I have witnessed.

"They're dead bodies??! Aaaahhh!" I screamed out of fear and ran out.

I ran for my life. I was panting and gasping for air when I reached the ground floor. My knees were shaking the reason I went down on both knees and can't help but sat on the floor. I felt several pairs of eyes from students are on me but I don't care. All I knew is I'm safe now and tears started to fall on my cheeks.

"Sab, I-i'm sorry. That was so childish of me" I heard him said. "I thought it'll be fun. Never did I expect that you'd react this much," he said it with gentle in his voice.

What did he expect to happen? I would jump for joy? I wanted to shout at him. I wanted to speak ill of him. Hurt him. I want to stop crying but my tears keep falling like rain. I can still feel myself shaking. I felt him went down on his knees and carefully hold my arm.

"Sab, c'mon. I'm deeply sorry. That was so below the belt" his voice filled with remorse.

I took a deep breath before lifting my gaze at him.

"Sorry??! my voice cracked when I finally spoke. Do you think I can forgive you right away after what happened? You almost killed ---" I suddenly felt dizzy.

"Sabrina, are you okay?" Red asked me with panic in his voice.

I tried closing my eyes for a while and slowly opened them again but my vision is blurry now.

"I'm bringing you to the clinic" Red said as he carefully scooped me but before I could even protest, darkness started to consume me.